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Mon - Tue: 10-6
Wed - Thu: 10-8
Fri: 10-6
Sat: 10-3
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Come Bloom With Us (September 12 -17) | |
McMahon Wintonbury Library
860-242-0041
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Prosser Library
860-243-9721
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Get Registered to Vote on September 20 | | |
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BPL is celebrating the 10th anniversary of National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 20 by getting every eligible community member registered and ready to vote! Every year, millions of Americans find themselves unable to vote because they miss a registration deadline, don’t update their registration with their change of name or address, or aren’t sure how to register. We can help!
Stop by either location at Prosser or McMahon Wintonbury from 10 am-6 pm beginning Tuesday, September 20, and we can assist you. We will have applications for voter registration available in English and Spanish, as well as staff available to assist you in registering online. Celebrate with us, and be ready to exercise your right to vote!
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Online Resource Highlight | |
This Week's Featured Events | |
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Guess how many "moons" are in the jar!
September 12 to October 1
| Join us for an International Observe the Moon Night (IOMN) event on Saturday, Oct 1, and guess how many space-themed bouncy balls are in the jar. The guesses closest to the actual number will win prizes! For Kids, Tweens, and Teens. | |
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Intellectual Freedom: Protecting Your Right to Read
Tuesday, September 13 at 6:30PM
| Our guest is Sam Lee, Co-Chair of the CT Library Association’s Intellectual Freedom Committee. Sam will share information about which books are commonly targeted by censors and why, and why it's so important to fight for the freedom to read. For Adults. | |
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Your Extraordinary Energy
Wednesday, September 14 at 6PM
| Does your energy shift from day-to-day? It turns out there are seven different levels of energy. Understanding what they are and when to use them may help you feel less anxious and more joyful. Presented by Molly McAllister. For Adults. | |
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Book Repair and Mending Workshop - Advanced
Thursday, September 15 at 7PM
| Learn about book repair and mending at this advanced level workshop with BPL Staffer Jean-Michel. He will demonstrate how to repair books with all types of bindings, including paperbacks, board books, and unique books. For Adults. | |
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DIY Backpack Mini Button Making for Teens
Friday, September 16 at 3:30PM
| Buttons are a fun way to express yourself and give your backpack style! Choose from a variety of designs to create or bring your own 1-inch designs. Your backpack does not need to be present. For students in grades 7-12. | |
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Mystery Book Discussion: A Beautiful Blue Death
Monday, September 12 at 4PM
| At this member-run program, we'll be discussing A Beautiful Blue Death by Charles Finch. Copies of the book are available at the library. For Adults. | |
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Library Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 13 at 6PM
| All meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Bloomfield Public Library are open to the public, including this virtual meeting. | |
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Welcoming Wednesday Storytime at McMahon Wintonbury
Wednesday, September 14 at 10:30AM
| Join Miss Sheila and Miss Mara for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Masks can be provided by Bloomfield Public Library onsite. Best for ages 5 and under. | |
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Gentle Yoga with Pia Oliveri
Wednesday, September 14 at 11:30AM
| In this class, we will start with meditation and breathwork followed by seated postures and standing postures with the assistance of a chair. For Adults. | |
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Meditation
Wednesday, September 14 at 1:30PM
| Take a guided meditation journey with our community partners at Seabury. For Adults. | |
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Let's Chat!
Thursday, September 15 at 2PM
| Let's chat about our book escapes, popular library services, and foodie favorites. Please join us even if you are not currently reading or cooking anything; we want to meet you! For Adults. | |
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Fun Friday Storytime at Prosser
Friday, September 16 at 10:30AM
| Join our children's librarians at Prosser for stories, songs, rhymes, and more! Masks can be provided by Bloomfield Public Library onsite. Best for ages 5 and under. | |
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Vote for Our Future!
by Margaret McNamara
Children's Picture Book
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Lifting As We Climb: Black Women's Battle for the Ballot Box
by Evette Dionne
Children's Book
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The Suffragist Playbook: Your Guide to Changing the World
by Lucinda Robb and Rebecca Boggs Roberts
Teen Book
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Uncounted: The Crisis of Voter Suppression in America
by Gilda R. Daniels
Adult Book
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What are you reading? Tag us and let us know on Instagram or Facebook @bplct | |
BPL continues to expand services! | |
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Masks are highly recommended in BPL. Masks available upon request.
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Ask about our new Playaways, Launchpads, and Vox Books!
- Computers, printer, scanner, copier, fax, study rooms available
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Visit the Event Calendar for virtual programs (or view Printable Event Calendar)
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Museum Passes available for free/discounted admission to many area attractions
- BPL Online library is always open — read, watch, listen, research!
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BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY | |
McMahon Wintonbury Library
860-242-0041
1015 Blue Hills Ave.
Bloomfield, CT 06002
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Prosser Library
860-243-9721
1 Tunxis Ave.
Bloomfield, CT 06002
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